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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.48, 3,221 and 687.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.48, 3,221 and 687.68 is: 1,031.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.48 : 3,221 = 687.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.48/3,221 = 687.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.48x = 3,221 × 687.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.48x = 2,215,017.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,215,017.28/2,147.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.45

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